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Volunteers with Freedom Bloc in Akron are seeking 5,000 signatures from registered voters to place two housing initiatives on the November ballot.

Rent relief in Akron possible if housing proposals make November ballot

by Akron Documenters June 12, 2026June 11, 2026

Ellet residents raised concerns about mopeds and all-terrain vehicles driven by teenages illegally along High Grove Boulevard. The 1.5-mile road runs from Mogadore Road to S. Canton Road and part of it runs near Ellet Community Learn Center.

Off-road vehicles, gunshots, other nuisances are top concerns for Ellet residents

by Akron Documenters June 11, 2026July 22, 2026

Domestic violence fatalities in Summit County rose from two cases in 2024 to eight in 2025 and demand is increasing for the resources provided by local support agencies, according to representatives from Hope and Healing Survivor Resource Center. The report provides an overview of domestic violence-related fatalities — Hope and Healing also experienced a 15 percent increase in clients served between 2024 and 2025 and a 23 percent increase in hospital-based advocacy calls following violent incidents.

Domestic violence deaths rose in Summit County. Here’s what experts are learning

by Shams Mustafa June 10, 2026June 10, 2026

Students in Akron Public Schools' four elementary schools in the East Cluster have the highest chronic absenteeism rates in the district, which meant they missed at least 10 percent of instructional time for any reason. That’s equal to about two to three days a month or about 18 to 20 days in a typical school year. This includes Seiberling Community Learning Center, shown here, where the rate is 48 percent. The. schools will be the focus of a pilot program between Akron After School. and the Akron Area YMCA.

Fighting absenteeism will be focus of East Cluster pilot program between Akron After School and YMCA

by Abby Cymerman and Akron Documenters June 4, 2026July 27, 2026

Akron Fire Chief Leon Henderson told Signal Akron news partner 3News that an arrest was made in connection to the Roush's Market fire.

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Roush’s Market fire leaves Sherbondy Hill neighbors without a grocery store they counted on

by Jack Solon June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

Valor Home, Axess Family Services' transitional housing facility for veterans, located at 1121 Exeter Road. Akron City Council is set to vote Monday to approve construction of what would be named the Thompson Family Veterans Village, proposed by Axess. The neighborhood would be for veterans who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and would be built on vacant land next to Valor Home.

Akron project aims to house veterans facing homelessness

by Lauren Cohen May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

An agreement between Akron and WM passed by Akron City Council Monday formalizes a plan to permanently close, tear down and remediate the aging Fountain Street waste transfer station (shown here) in Middlebury and construct a replacement facility on East Archwood Avenue in East Akron.

Akron approves first benefits agreement, will close waste transfer station

by Arielle Kass May 19, 2026May 19, 2026

A map outlines the area covered in a proposal that seeks to improve property near the University of Akron for the development of more polymer-related businesses. The plan was endorsed by Akron’s planning commission on Friday, May 15. The proposal, called the Lincoln-Mill Redevelopment Plan, seeks to take advantage of the pilot innovation facility that will be built adjacent to the National Polymer Innovation Center on the university’s campus.

Polymer redevelopment plan taps University of Akron-area property

by Arielle Kass May 16, 2026May 18, 2026

On April 23, 2025, tunneling officially began on the Northside Interceptor Tunnel—a major milestone for the project. Extending from the Chuckery Metro Parks area to Front Street, the tunnel will span 6,660 feet beneath North Hill and is expected to reach breakthrough in approximately five months. With round-the-clock coordination and specialized crews in place, progress will continue steadily as the tunnel boring machine, Elaine, advances beneath the city. Northside Interceptor Tunnel project path.

Akron’s 2026 budget is balanced, sewer system upgrade continues to affect debt

by Akron Documenters May 15, 2026May 14, 2026

Fran Wilson discussed planning progress for creating a Special Improvement District (SID) in Akron’s Highland Square Neighborhood, which involves area property owners paying for assessments to fund extra security patrols, litter removal and other projects.

Highland Square safety and parking barriers remain concerns

by Akron Documenters May 14, 2026May 15, 2026

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